Vocations

WORK THAT MATTERS

• Make a difference 
• Build relationships 
• Support people to transform their lives 
• Connect to people in your community 
• Create social change 
• Empower others 
• Fight poverty and disadvantage

A career in Catholic social services offers challenging work, flexible working hours, the opportunity to combine paid work with study, and lots of variety - no two days are ever the same.

Most people don't realise how many different careers are available in social services. You could become a social worker, youth worker, policy officer, Aboriginal liaison officer, case manager, counsellor, family support worker, child care worker, HR manager, ageing and disability worker, community development worker... the possibilities are endless.

Catholic Social Services Australia member organisations provide services to people in need in every diocese in Australia. Find out how you can make a difference in your community!

To find a Catholic agency near you, go to http://www.catholicsocialservices.org.au/services .

If you already work in social services, or are looking to make a career change, check out these recruitment opportunities currently available in Catholic Social Services Australia member organisations http://catholicsocialservices.org.au/positionsvacant

If you're not sure a career in social services is right for you, check out these websites...

Community Careers www.communitycareers.org.au/
Community Careers is a career information and resource tool for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the community sector. It shares the stories of community workers and the people they support and provides information about career pathways into the community sector and current job opportunities.

My Guide www.myfuture.edu.au/
The My Guide section of the ‘My Future' website guides you through activities to help you explore your career. You will answer questions, explore career suggestions made by My Future, select career favourites, clarify your career direction, and then, create an action plan to help you reach your career goals.

Community Active Careers www.communityactivecareers.com.au
Community Active Careers is a career resource for the community services and health (CS&H) industries. The website site has input not only from the Australian Government, the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council, all community services and health state advisory bodies, and from employing organisations within the community services and health industries.

Be inspired, channel your passion and drive...